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Travel NTICU RN - $2,527 per week

American Traveler

  • Rockford, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • $2,527 Per Week

Highlights

Patient diagnoses include head, chest, abdominal, and ortho trauma, stroke with IV tPA, thrombectomy, embolization, and aneurysm coiling, and adult/pediatric burns up to 18-20% BSA without respiratory involvement. American Traveler is hiring an experienced Neuro Trauma ICU RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring at least 3 years of critical care experience and an active IL RN license.

Numbers & Facts

LocationRockford, IL

Description

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Neuro ICU for a travel nursing job in Rockford, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: Neuro ICU
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 10/26/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

  • Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
  • Hours: 36 hrs/wk
  • Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
  • Length: 13 weeks
  • Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Neuro Trauma ICU RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring at least 3 years of critical care experience and an active IL RN license.

Details

  • Level 1 trauma ICU setting within an acute care hospital
  • Neuro Trauma ICU unit caring for complex trauma, stroke, burn, and general medical/surgical critical care patients
  • Patient diagnoses include head, chest, abdominal, and ortho trauma, stroke with IV tPA, thrombectomy, embolization, and aneurysm coiling, and adult/pediatric burns up to 18-20% BSA without respiratory involvement
  • Utilizes CRRT, EVDs, and ICP monitoring
  • Nurse to patient ratio of 1:2-3
  • 12-hour night shifts (7p-730a)
  • Every other weekend required (Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday nights)
  • Every other holiday coverage required
  • Floating required throughout the hospital, excluding ER and OB, capped at 1:4 ratio if floated to MedSurg
  • No call or standby requirement
  • Charge nurse available 24/7 and typically does not take patient assignments
  • CNAs staffed on the unit to support patient care
  • Hospitalist in house 24/7 with eICU support for pulmonary after hours
  • Respiratory Therapy manages all ventilator and respiratory equipment
  • Central cardiac monitors on unit and in rooms (Phillips brand), no dedicated monitor tech
  • EPIC EMR used

Requirements

  • Active IL RN license required
  • Minimum 3 years of experience required
  • Required certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), NIHSS
  • PALS preferred but not required
  • Experience with ventilator management and medication/drip titration required
  • Experience with arterial lines and central lines required
  • CRRT and EVD/ICP monitoring experience preferred
  • Must be able to independently assess EKG rhythms and intervene as needed
  • BSN not required
  • Negative drug screen required for all panels per facility Drug-Free Campus policy

Additional Information

  • Responsible for titrating all common ICU drips
  • Scrub requirement is any color professional scrub, with specific attire available for burn patient dressing changes
  • Unit-specific orientation consists of 1-2 shifts
  • Local candidates accepted, with a reduced bill rate applying to clinicians within 50 miles of the facility
  • No radius restriction for eligibility
  • COVID vaccination is not required for this facility

American Traveler Job ID #P-771422. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Neuro ICU

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.

 

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